Suwanee Take-a-Hikers

Just North of Lake Allatoona up off 75 in Cartersville, GA, is a moderately trafficked double loop trail with a spur to the rocky top of Pine Mountain which has some really swell views of the countryside and the lake.

Please note: Alltrails ranks this trail as moderate. Even though the distance is under 5 miles I put it at "moderate +" given the nearly consistent inclines and declines, 1350 ft elevation gain overall, and trail areas with rocks and roots that need navigating. Translation: this is really not a beginner’s hike and we will be maintaining a reasonable pace of about 2.5 mph. So, if you are unsure if this hike is for you, please read up first a bit on the information and some of the reviews in the links provided below before joining.

Parking is free and not far off the I-75 exit. Energetic doggies are welcome and encouraged to join.

The hike will start at 9:00 am, and I figure it will take us about 2.75 hours with a couple of rests and a little time to relax and take in the sites at the mountain’s summit. I do like to start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees.

We will meet in the parking lot near the trail entrance. Just tap on the pin map included in the invite on your smartphone and google maps and it will get you to the right place.

Below are some helpful informational links. Of course and as always, if you have any questions in advance please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.

Alltrails (general info about the trail itself):

Sawnee Mountain Indian seats is a great trail with a beautiful overlook located just up the road a ways in Cumming GA. While the distance is relatively short 3.9-mile loop (approximately), please don’t underestimate this one as there is some substantial elevation gain to it. We will add on a portion Mountainside Trail to get about 6-7 miles total.

The trail is soft surface/compact soil, wide, and pretty easy to navigate. At the top of the incline are the Indian Seats rock outcroppings allowing a super overlook view with the N. GA mountains in the distance. I plan to pause there for 15 minutes or so to rest, refresh, and take in the scenery before completing the loop back to the trailhead.

Let's meet at the visitors center off of Spot Road. Be sure to come to the correct lot as there are more than one that offer access to access to this trail. DO NOT go to the lot off of Bettis Tribble Gap Road. Please follow the link that I post in the event, preferably using google maps, to ensure you come to the right place.

Parking is free, and free is good! 😁

Note that this hike is cross posted in Lawrenceville Hikers.
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Unfortunately, doggies are not permitted on this trail. The hike will start at 09:00 am, and I figure it will take us about 3 hours hours with the pause at the scenic overlook. I do like to start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees.

Below are some helpful links. Please note that the alltrails one is not the exact way we will approach this trail but it will give you a good idea of what the trail is like, etc. Of course and as always, if you have any questions in advance please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.

AllTrails (general info about the trail itself):